Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard where AS Saint-Étienne play host to OGC Nice. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Guyot.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Saint-Étienne are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while OGC Nice appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Habib Guyot.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and OGC Nice get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Kader Belloso knocks the ball forward to Duccio Sergi. Duccio Sergi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Nordqvist.
3.56
0-0Peter Weir threads the ball through to Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Mustapha Valéry. Excellent save.
8.34
Sabri Guyot flicks a high pass forward. Vincent El Idrisi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincent El Idrisi passes the ball forward to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.12
0-0Ulrich Blondeau clumsily knocks into Ian Fenton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Fenton runs off the knock.
10.36
0-0Vincent El Idrisi comes in with a late challenge on Franceco Mezzano. The referee calls over Vincent El Idrisi and shows him a yellow card! Franceco Mezzano grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.00
0-0Duccio Sergi flicks a high ball forward to Franceco Mezzano who takes it down. Franceco Mezzano lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.57
0-0Tomas Nordqvist hacks Kader Belloso from behind! The referee calls over Tomas Nordqvist and warns him to calm down! Kader Belloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.19
Ulrich Blondeau runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ulrich Blondeau skips past Sebastiao Ferreira! Ulrich Blondeau muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
27.32
Gabriel Salaun chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Hermans who gathers it comfortably.
36.26
Vincent El Idrisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
38.57
Gabriel Salaun threads a neat ball through to Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Diego Hermans didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.05
Vincent El Idrisi advances with the ball. Vincent El Idrisi knocks in a cross ball towards Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
40.35
Fadel El Khebir makes a probing pass to Peter Weir. Peter Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.22
Duccio Sergi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Fenton. With a superhuman jump, Ian Fenton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Mustapha Valéry.
45.00
0-0Kader Belloso takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Sebastiao Ferreira is dispossessed by a tackle from Edwin Diasalmeida.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Saint-Étienne appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off and get the second half underway!
48.57
Eric Augstein flicks a high pass forward to Vincent El Idrisi who brings the ball under control. Vincent El Idrisi makes a probing pass to Ulrich Blondeau. Ulrich Blondeau finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
49.07
0-1Duccio Sergi plays the ball forward to Peter Weir. Peter Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.40
Camilo Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso sees Fadel El Khebir in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fadel El Khebir lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Mustapha Valéry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.24
0-2OGC Nice have made a substitution with Dietmar Vogel replacing Franceco Mezzano .
61.31
Eric Augstein makes a simple pass to Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi takes it forward alone. Vincent El Idrisi knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.34
Tomas Nordqvist chips the ball to his team mate, Vincent El Idrisi. Vincent El Idrisi chips the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec shoots from 25 yards but somehow Diego Hermans manages to keep it out.
69.07
Mark Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Van Mol. Mark Van Mol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Nordqvist.
71.05
Ulrich Blondeau threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.58
Rolf Voitl flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Salaun who takes it down. Gabriel Salaun knocks in a cross ball towards Rolf Voitl. Rolf Voitl makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
77.54
AS Saint-Étienne have made 3 substitutions with Michel Masson replacing Eric Augstein, Christophe Linares replacing Ulrich Blondeau and Jean-Christophe Jouault replacing Rolf Voitl .OGC Nice have made a substitution with Daniel Lampard replacing Ian Fenton .
78.60
Mark Appiah catches Pierre Tapella on the ankles. Mark Appiah is shown the yellow card! Pierre Tapella runs off the knock.
79.26
Duccio Sergi takes the throw-in. Peter Weir flicks the ball to his team mate, Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.44
Vincent El Idrisi kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Christophe Jouault. Jean-Christophe Jouault tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.40
0-2Sabri Guyot threads the ball through to Gabriel Salaun. Gabriel Salaun takes it forward alone. Gabriel Salaun threads the ball through into the box. Camilo Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
87.20
Camilo Castillo hits a low pass to Kader Belloso. Kader Belloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
0-2Michel Masson chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella whips in a cross ball towards Oswaldo Gourvennec. Oswaldo Gourvennec connects with a diving header. Mark Appiah clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mark Van Mol 49 Peter Weir 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mustapha Valéry (GK)
6
2. Tomas Nordqvist (DEF)
6
3. Sabri Guyot (DEF)
6
4. Eric Augstein (DEF)
6
5. Edwin Diasalmeida (DEF)
6
6. Ulrich Blondeau (MID)
6
7. Vincent El Idrisi (MID)
8
8. Oswaldo Gourvennec (ATT)
6
9. Gabriel Salaun (ATT)
7
10. Pierre Tapella (ATT)
6
11. Rolf Voitl (ATT)
6
12. Michel Masson (DEF)
6
13. Christophe Linares (MID)
6
14. Jean-Christophe Jouault (ATT)
6
1. Diego Hermans (GK)
8
2. Mark Appiah (DEF)
5
3. Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Camilo Castillo (DEF)
6
5. Duccio Sergi (MID)
7
6. Fadel El Khebir (MID)
7
7. Kader Belloso (MID)
7
8. Ian Fenton (MID)
6
9. Peter Weir (ATT)
9
10. Franceco Mezzano (ATT)
6
11. Mark Van Mol (ATT)
8
12. Hassan Elhamdaoui (MID)
0
13. Daniel Lampard (MID)
6
14. Dietmar Vogel (ATT)
6